Car comparison

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0vsSeat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Honda Civic Type R (FN2)

2.0

201 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2007-2011
VS

Seat Leon II (1P)

FR 2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2006-2009

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    705 km
    438 mi
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    201 hp
    150 kW
  • Lightest
    1,267 kg
    2,793 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    485 L
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
201hp150kW
200hp149kW
Torque
193Nm142lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,267kg2,793lb
1,369kg3,018lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,939kg4,275lb
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
71.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
79.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.5s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
152Nm/t102lb-ft/ton
Calculated
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
549km341mi
Calculated
705km438mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,276mm168in
4,323mm170in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,768mm70in
Height
1,445mm57in
1,458mm57in
Wheelbase
2,635mm104in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,505mm59in
1,527mm60in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,508mm59in
Trunk volume
485L
341L
Max trunk volume
1,352L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
55L
CO2 emissions-
209g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSIPowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.07,800 rpm5,600 rpm8,050 rpm
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.5 s
31.5 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
152 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
201 hp
150 kW
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0 has 1 hp more than Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI and Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0: 1 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
193 Nm
142 lb-ft
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
1,267 kg
2,793 lb
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
1,369 kg
3,018 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
235 km/h
146 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
229 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.06.6 s
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0 and Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI: 0.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI and Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0: 1.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
549 km
341 mi
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
705 km
438 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
201 hp
150 kW
6.6 s
235 km/h
146 mph
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.2 s
229 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
6.6 s
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
7.2 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
HondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (FN2)2.0SeatLeon II (1P)FR 2.0 TFSI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
193 Nm
142 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,267 kg
2,793 lb
1,369 kg
3,018 lb
Fuel consumption
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
485 L
17.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,445 mm
56.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,323 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,458 mm
57.4 in
Range score
549 km
341 mi
705 km
438 mi
CO2 score
-
209 g/km
Trunk score
485 L
17.1 cu ft
341 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km13.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi21.97 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year2,048 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (FN2) 2.0

  • Has 1 hp more
  • Is 102 kg lighter
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 144 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Seat Leon II (1P) FR 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 87 Nm more
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 156 km (97 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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